Safe Operation Of Farm Equipment

SAFE OPERATION OF FARM EQUIPMENT

Introduction to Tractor Instruments and ControlsLesson 2

Do You Know What These Indicator Lights Mean?

PURPOSE OF CLASS Application of

owner’s manual to a specific tractor or piece of equipment

Working understanding of tractor instrument panel

WHY ARE INSTRUMENT PANELS IMPORTANT?

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Today’s Instrument Panels

Instrument Panels of the Past

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EFFECTS OF A CARELESS OPERATOR

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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM AN INSTRUMENT PANEL?

How much fuel is remaining? Is the engine temperature

normal? When does the oil need to be

changed? Is the electrical system

working? Are the brakes engaged?

GAGES AND INSTRUMENTS Location of each gage

Normal readings

Function of each gage

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FUEL GAGE-Quantity of fuel in tractor

-Especially important in diesel engines

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CHARGE INDICATOR Is the

alternator charging the battery?

What will happen if the battery is not charging?

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TEMPERATURE GAGE Engine

temperature Proper range of

working temperatures

Gas: 165º - 185º Diesel: 180º -

210º Indicator of

potential problems

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OIL PRESSURE GAGE Proper oil

pressure range

Whether there are obstructions in oil line

Correct quantity of oil

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TRACTOR CONTROLS

Understanding allows safe tractor operation

Necessary to maximize use of tractor

Enables smooth and comfortable utilization of tractor

BRAKES Locked Unlocked Parking Basic maintenance

CLUTCH Hand Foot Hydraulic Manual

THREE-POINT HITCH

Safe operation

Used for attachments on tractor

POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SAFE OPERATION Different uses How to engage/

disengage

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THROTTLE Foot Hand

Purpose

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ACCESSORIES Seat adjustment

Lights Turn signals Radio http://newholland.com/h4/products/

OWNER’S MANUAL Location of manual Use it before you need it Service numbers How to replace lost or damaged manuals

CONCLUSION A working knowledge of gages

and instruments is an important part of maintaining a safe, functioning tractor and operator

Understanding the owner’s manual will save time and money